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IntroductIonTable of Contents 1

Quick Facts 2

2011 Schedule 3

Meet the teaMHead Coach Marci Jenkins 4-5

Assistant Coach Chris Hertel 6

Support Staff 6

Dig Pink Night 7

2011 Roster 8

Returning Player Profiles 10-20

Newcomer Player Profiles 21-24

thIs Is ruThe Big South Conference 25

President Penelope Kyle 26

Athletics Director Robert Lineburg 27

This is Radford University 28-29

The New River Valley 30-31

Campus Life 32

Student-Athlete Support Services 33

Strength and Conditioning 34

Dedmon Center Facilities 35-36

credItsThe 2011 Radford University Volleyball Guide was written and edited by

Brian Stanley and designed by the Radford University Office of Athletic

Communications. The Publication was designed using InDesign and

Photoshop CS4. Additional editing and historical research provided by The

Big South Conference, Kelly Shuman and Gene Hyde, archivist at Radford

University’s McConnell Library.

Photography: Lora Gordon, Michael Colligon, Kelly Shuman, Athletic Com-

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unIversIty FactsLocation Radford, Va.Founded 1910Enrollment 9,230Nickname HighlandersColors Red and WhiteAffiliation NCAA Division IConference Big SouthPresident Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College)Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg (Roanoke, 1991)Website www.RadfordAthletics.com

voLLeyBaLL hIstoryFirst Year 1972All-Time Record 620-585 (.514)Big South Record 129-153 (.457)Big South Tournament Championships 4 (1998, 2002, 2000)NCAA Appearances 2 (1985, 1998, 2002, 2000)Facility / Capacity Dedmon Center / 3,205

coachIng staFFHead Coach Marci Jenkins (Fourth Year) Alma Mater, Year Virginia Union ‘95 Record at Radford (Years) 32-61 (3) Career Record (Years) 62-87 (5) Assistant Coach Chris Hertel Alma Mater, Year New Mexico State ‘11Volleyball Office Phone (540) 831-5879

2011 teaM FactsStarters Returning/Lost 4/3Letterwinners Returning/Lost 9/7Newcomers 102010 Overall Record 11-212010 Conference Record (Finish) 5-11 (8th)

MIssIon stateMentThe mission of the Radford University Intercollegiate Athletic Program is to provide an environment in which

student-athletes may build character and strive for the highest ideals in life through education and participation in intercollegiate athletics. Central to this mission are the following core principles:

Intercollegiate athletic participation is an integral part of the educational mission of the University and athletic competition is offered to enhance the total development of the student.

Through the Intercollegiate Athletic Program, the University endeavors to provide student-athletes with prop-er direction and motivation to help them grow academically, athletically, morally and socially.

Radford University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program supports equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff, including women and minorities, and is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity.

The University strives for excellence in all athletic programs within the boundaries of integrity and honesty, and adheres to the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by the NCAA.

The Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Radford University endeavors to maintain a strong and competitive NCAA Division I Program in all sponsored sports. Intercollegiate athletic competition aims not only to enhance the total development of the student-athlete, but also to benefit and enhance spirit and school pride among the entire student body, the University, the surrounding community, and the Commonwealth.

Radford University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program embraces the NCAA’s principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct through promoting the characteristics of courtesy, fairness, and respect.VOLLEYBALL

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date oPPonent LocatIon tIMeAsics InvitationalFri, Aug. 26 vs. Manhattan Hempstead, N.Y. 4:30Sat, Aug. 27 at Hofstra Hempstead, N.Y. 2:30 vs. Norfolk State Hemptstead, N.Y. 5:00Tue, Aug. 30 at Elon Elon, N.C. 7:00Radford Fall Tournament InvitationalFri, Sep. 2 Chicago State vs. UMKC RADFORD 4:00 USC UPSTATE RADFORD 6:00Sat, Sep. 3 USC Upstate vs. UMKC RADFORD 10:30 am CHICAGO STATE RADFORD 3:00 Chicago State vs. USC Upstate RADFORD 5:00 UMKC RADFORD 7:00Miami/Best Western InvitationalFri, Sep. 9 vs. Alabama A&M Oxford, Ohio 5:00Sat. Sep. 10 at Miami (Ohio) Oxford, Ohio 10:00 am vs. Florida Gulf Coast Oxford, Ohio 5:00Spartan SpiketacularFri., Sep. 16 vs. Howard Greensboro, N.C. 4:00Sat, Sep. 17 vs. Memphis Greensboro, N.C. 10:30 am at UNCG Greensboro, N.C. 7:00Fri, Sep. 23 LIBERTY * RADFORD 7:00Tue, Sep. 27 at North Carolina Central Durham, N.C. 7:00Fri, Sep. 30 GARDNER-WEBB * RADFORD 7:00Sat, Oct. 1 UNC ASHEVILLE * RADFORD 4:00Tue, Oct. 4 NORTH CAROLINA A&T RADFORD 6:00Fri, Oct. 7 at Campbell * Buies Creek, N.C. 7:00Sat, Oct. 8 at High Point * High Point, N.C. 4:00Tue, Oct. 11 JAMES MADISON RADFORD 6:00Fri, Oct. 14 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN * RADFORD 7:00Sat, Oct. 15 COASTAL CAROLINA * RADFORD 4:00Fri, Oct. 21 at Presbyterian * Clinton, S.C. 7:00Sat, Oct. 22 at Winthrop * Rock Hill, S.C. 4:00Tue, Oct. 25 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL RADFORD 6:00Fri, Oct. 28 at Liberty * Lynchburg, Va. 7:00Fri, Nov. 4 HIGH POINT * RADFORD 7:00Sat, Nov. 5 CAMPBELL * RADFORD 4:00Fri, Nov. 11 at UNC Asheville * Asheville, N.C. 7:00Sat, Nov. 12 at Gardner-Webb * Boiling Springs, N.C. 5:00

2011 BIg south voLLeyBaLL tournaMentNov. 17-20 Big South First Round Charleston, S.C.Nov. 18 Big South Semifinals Charleston, S.C.Nov. 20 Big South Championship Charleston, S.C.VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL

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Marci Jenkins enters her fourth season as Radford Volleyball’s head coach.

Last season, the Highlanders claimed the DePaul tournament title which in-cluded a thrilling 3-2 win over the host Blue Demons in the championship match. Emily Carlin was named MVP with Megan McWhorter and Desiree Aramburu garnering all-tournament honors. The conference season was highlighted by a 3-2 victory over Winthrop, the first against the Eagles since the 2001 campaign.

In her second season at Radford, Jenkins’ 2009 squad jumped out to an impressive start during early season tournament play. Coming off a 2-2 showing at the season-opening Duquesne / Robert Morris Tournament, the Highlanders had a thrilling three-game sweep in the Radford University Volleyball Tourna-ment over, Coppin State, S.C. State, and Bradley. Freshman, Desiree Aramburu earned MVP of the inaugural tournament, while Laura Waddell was named All-Tournament.

Jenkins’ squad tallied the longest winning streak after the RU Tournament since the 2001 campaign.

After being hired in February of 2008, Jenkins’ debut season on the Highlander bench started in impressive fashion as her club won the 2008 “Battle at the Beach” Championship, hosted by UNC Wilmington. Highlighting Radford’s 3-0 start to Jenkins’ first season at the helm was Laura Waddell earning Tournament MVP and Megan McWhorter and Kiley Kent grabbing spots on the all-tournament squad.

No stranger to rebuilding programs, Jenkins led Radford to its highest overall and conference wins total in seven years last season.

To go along with the strong foundation that Jenkins has assembled to return Radford to the success it experi-enced almost 10 years ago, two of her student-athletes earned Big South weekly honors in 2008, while Megan McWhorter was named to the league’s all-freshman squad and Melinda Clelland earned all-academic recognition for the third straight year.

Off the court, Jenkins’ 2008 squad exemplified the true meaning of “student-athlete”, compiling a team GPA that ranked tops among Radford’s 19 athletic programs.

R A D F O R D R A D F O R DMarci JENKINSFourth-Year Head Coach

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PERSONALHometown Chicago, Ill.Date of Birth 9/8/73High School Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School College Virginia Union ‘96Playing Experience Virginia Union BY THE NUMBERSCareer Record (Years) 62-87 (5) Record at Radford (Years) 32-61 (3)

COACHING CAREER2008-Pr. Head Coach, Radford2006-08 Head Coach, Chowan2005-06 Mills Godwin High School1996-2005 Hermitage High School2005-08 Head Coach, 16-U National Team2004 Assistant Coach, 15-U National Team

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Jenkins’ drive towards success is also evident through her work on the recruiting trail as this year’s incoming group features a very talented and deep class, which should pave the way for a very bright future.

In the summer of 2010, Jenkins had the opportunity to serve as a coach the USA Regional High Performance Camp in Richmond, Va.

Prior to becoming the 10th head coach in Highlander volleyball history, Jenkins came to Radford with a 30-26 overall record as a college coach after turning around the Chowan program. She also has a 121-49 mark in 10 years at the High School level.

In her two years at Chowan, Jenkins oversaw a rapid turnaround taking a team that posted a 4-17 record her first season to a 26-11 mark in 2007. The Hawks led Division II in aces per game in 2007 under Jenkins.

Jenkins took over at Chowan after two successful years at Mills Godwin High School in Rich-mond, Va. Jenkins’ first team at Godwin posted a 26-3 record, claiming a district title and a district tournament championship. The Eagles won the Regional Championship and finished third in the Virginia High School League State Playoffs. The following year, Jenkins guided her team to another winning record and a fourth place regional finish.

Her first coaching job came at Hermitage High School, where she served as the head coach for eight years. She never had a losing season at Hermitage, posting an 84-36 overall record. For three straight years, Jenkins’ teams were ranked fifth or better in the region.

Jenkins’ leadership and coaching skills were recognized by the VHSL in 2003 and 2005 when she was selected as the Head Coach of the Girl’s Volleyball East team.

In addition to her extensive coaching experience on the high school and college level, Jenkins has spent a significant amount of time as a club level coach. Her 2003-04 team qualified for the junior Olympics in Houston, Texas, posting a 54-21 record. She led her 2004-05 team into a 23rd-place finish in the Junior Olympics, held in Salt Lake City with a 58-17 overall record.

Jenkins has also extended her experience at numerous college and high school camps and her involvement led to invitations to prestigious coaching clinics. This includes the USA Volleyball Coaches Clinic at the Colorado Springs, Colo. Olympic Training Center.

A 1996 graduate of Virginia State, Jenkins graduated with honors earning a Bachelor’s Degree in secondary education with a concentration in mathematics. A four-year starter for the Trojans, Jenkins also served as the volleyball team captain her junior and senior years

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Chris Hertel enters his first season with Radford Volleyball after being hired in June 2011 as an assistant coach. Hertel joins the Highlander staff after spending the last six seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at New Mexico State and the past 20 years working in the Diamondback (N.M.) and Empire Club (Calif.) programs.

Hertel worked under the direction of NMSU head coach Michael Jordan since 2005. During his six-year tenure, he was involved in all aspects of the Aggies program, including practice and scouting opponents. Hertel, a 2011 graduate of NMSU, also played an essential part in Jordan’s volleyball camps since 2002.

Along with his collegiate coaching experience, Hertel was an integral part of the club systems in New Mexico and California An assistant director and coach in both programs, he oversaw training multiple teams, assisted with recruiting and coordinated team travel.

His most recent involvement was with the Diamondback Volleyball Club (2004-2011) out of Las Cruces, N.M. Prior to Diamondback, Hertel got his start at Empire Volleyball Club (1991-2003) in Santa Rosa, Calif. learning the trade from Ed “Bear’ Grassl.

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R DChris HERTELAssistant Coach

Volleyball Support Staff

Thomas SmallsManager

Randy AldretAthletic Trainer

Randy ButtSport

Administrator

Michael ShumakerStrength and

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Brett SmithFacilities

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Brian StanleyAthletic

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2011 VOLLEYBALLRoster

Sophomores

NO. NAME POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL (PREVIOUS)1 Leigh Myers S/L 5-7 Sr. Baton Rouge, La. / The Dunham School2 Katelyn Meeks DS 5-6 Sr. Richmond, Va. / Mills Godwin3 Emma Deininger MB 6-1 Fr. Wallingford, Pa. / Strath Haven4 Savannah Cantrell MB 5-11 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Neese5 Carson Widener DS 5-6 R-Fr. Bristol, Tenn. / Bristol6 Christine Beckham S 6-0 Fr. Ashburn, Va. / Stone Bridge7 Jena Braden S 5-8 Fr. New Knoxville, Ohio / New Knoxville8 Rachel Wiechecki OH 5-10 Fr. Wilmington, Del. / Ursuline Academy9 Carly Fleming MB 6-0 Sr. Manassas, Va. / Osbourn Park10 Rachel Brummitt L 5-6 Fr. Plano, Texas / Plano West11 Rachel Fertitta MB 6-2 R-Jr. Roanoke, Va. / Northside (Emory & Henry)12 Emily Hayes OPP 6-1 Jr. Bartlett, Ill. / Bartlett13 Bailey Banks S 5-9 R-So. Fairfax, Va. / James W. Robinson14 Taylor Pahno OH 6-0 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. / First Colonial15 Megan McWhorter OH 5-11 Sr. Newport News, Va. / Peninsula Catholic16 Yacine Meyer OH 5-8 Sr. Makawao, Hawai’i / Seabury Hall (El Camino JC)17 Emily Carlin OH 6-0 So. Downington, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan18 Jesse Miedema OH/OPP 5-11 So. Huron, Ohio / Huron19 Shannon Phillips DS 5-6 Fr. King of Prussia, Pa. / Upper Merion

Head Coach: Marci Jenkins (Virginia Union ‘96 / Fourth Season)Assistant Coach: Chris Hertel (New Mexico State ‘11 / First Season)

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DONATION INFORMATION

Please send your check or money order to:

The Side-Out FoundationPO Box 223325Chantilly, VA 20153-3325

Make checks payable to The Side-Out Foundation. If you are supporting a team in one of our events, please reference the team name on the memo/for line of the check or in a note with the check.

We are excited to be a part of the Side-Out Foundation and Dig Pink campaign. Education is key to increasing awareness and knowledge about the disease.

The student-athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers, specta-tors and survivors will be in for a special evening. Please join us if possible, and if you decide to attend, please wear some-thing pink.

Help us and the Side-Out Foundation raise funds and aware-ness in our fight against Breast Cancer!

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R DCarly FLEMINGSenior • Middle Blocker

2010 hIghLIghtsLed the team in total blocks with 85 and third on the squad in kills with 188... Recorded double-figure kills on nine separate occasions... Posted a career-high eight blocks with 11 kills in a thrilling five-set victory over Winthrop (10/22)... Tallied at least four blocks on seven different outings... Hit the floor with a career-high 13 kills, along with three blocks against UNC Ashe-ville (10/30)... Charted a career-high .625 hitting percentage with 10 kills on 16 attempts against Liberty (11/9).

2009 hIghLIghtsLed the team in total blocks (85) and set a school record with 25 solo blocks... Third on the squad in points (232)... Tallied a total of 177 kills and recorded at least seven kills on 11 separate occasions... Charted a season-high of 11 kills and three blocks against JMU (9/8) and recorded .467 attack percentage (nine kills) against High Point (9/29).

2008 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 17 matches... Recorded four or more kills in a match on four separate occasions... Hit the floor with a season-high six kills on 12 attempts (.500) in Radford’s 3-2 win over Hampton (9/6)... Tallied five kills against conference-newcomer Presbyterian (10/11) and four against both Charleston Southern (9/27) and High Point (10/28).

hIgh schooL / cLuBA three-year letterwinner... Named first team all-district, first team all-area and all-region while serving as a senior captain at Osbourn Park High School... Along with being selected to the Showcase all-tournament team, grabbed all-district, all-area and all-region honors following her junior campaign.

PersonaLCarly Marie Fleming was born on October 6, 1989... Carly and older brother Christopher are the children of Steve and Trudy Fleming... Christopher played basketball at George Mason... Has assisted with the Special Olympics.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2008 32-17 33 22 130 .085 0 0 2 2 14 0 6 62009 124-33 177 81 485 .198 7 0 0 0 27 25 60 852010 101-29 188 77 480 .231 12 9 32 1 72 19 66 85Total 257-79 398 180 1095 .199 19 9 34 3 113 44 132 176

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R A D F O R DMegan McWHORTERSenior • Outside Hitter

2010 hIghLIghtsLed team in kills with 246 and kills per set (2.80)... Named to the 2010 DePaul Invitational All-Tournament team... Registered a then season-high 16 kills with a .325 hitting percentage to help Radford clinch the tournament title... Tallied a career-high 17 kills against Coastal Carolina on Nov. 12... Recorded eight double-doubles in kills and digs... Charted 20 digs on two separate occasions... Delivered 10 kills, 16 digs and a season-high five service aces against Coastal Carolina on Oct. 16.

2009 hIghLIghtsRecorded at least eight kills on nine separate occasions... Charted a then-career-high of 16 kills, .393 hitting percentage and seven digs against Coastal Carolina (10/2)... Tallied 13 kills in a 3-1 victory over High Point (10/28).

2008 hIghLIghts2008 Big South All-Freshman Team... Two-Time Big South Freshman of the Week (9/2 & 10/27)... Grabbed a spot on UNC Wilmington’s “Battle at the Beach” All-Tournament team... Finished second on the club in kills (185) and kills per game (2.13)... Charted 10 or more digs on four separate occasions... Had a season-high 15 kills and 11 digs in Radford’s 3-1 victory over UNC Asheville (10/10)... Finished with 14 kills, seven digs and 2.5 blocks against Charleston Southern (10/24)... Led Rad-ford to a 3-2 come-from-behind win at Gardner-Webb (10/31) with 13 kills, seven digs and six assists.

hIgh schooL / cLuBNamed to all-tournament teams at St. John’s Fragile X Tourna-ment and the PCHS Lady Knights Invitational All -Tournament Team, where she was named MVP... Team MVP and earned VISAA All-State and Division I Player of the Year as a senior... Voted all-conference, all-tournament and Player of the Year by the Tidewater Conference Independent Schools.

PersonaLMegan Elena McWhorter was born on May 1, 1990... Megan and her two older brothers, Matt and James, are the children of Tom and Gail McWhorter... Member of Radford’s Honors College.... Cousin Kaitlin McWhorter is a track and field athlete at College of Charleston... Assisted with the Special Olympics.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2008 87-28 185 107 512 .152 40 2 21 30 134 3 23 262009 83-32 146 97 448 .109 12 7 13 12 76 3 8 112010 88-31 246 136 768 .143 26 17 23 18 200 1 21 22Total 258-91 577 340 1728 .137 78 26 57 60 410 7 52 59

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R D2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 25 matches... Led the squad in digs with 358 and digs per set at 4.07... Surpassed 1,000 career digs with a team-high 25 against High Point (11/2)... Tallied seven 20-dig efforts, including at least 30 digs on two occasions... Recorded a season-high 35 digs against UNC Asheville (10/30)... 2011 Big South All-Academic team... Earned her second career Big South Libero of the Week honor on Nov. 8... Put down a season-high six service aces at Presbyterian (11/ 6).

2009 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 33 matches... Led the team in digs (495) and digs per game (3.81)... Third on the squad in aces with 32... Tallied 25 10-dig efforts... Recorded a season-high 29 digs against High Point (10/28).

2008 hIghLIghtsNamed Big South Libero of the Week (11/10)... Tied for first on the team with 31 service aces... Second on the squad in digs (252) and digs per game (2.52)... Recorded double-digit digs 11 times... Compiled a career-high and team-best 37 digs and four services aces at Presbyterian (11/7)... Finished with 23 digs in Radford’s thrilling five-game victory at Gardner-Webb (10/31)... Charted 19 digs at UNC Asheville (11/8).

hIgh schooL / cLuBNamed Co-Regional Player of the Year, while leading her squad to the semifinals of the VHSL State Championship... As a senior was named the District Player of the Year and to the Ukrops Showcase All-Tournament Team... Earned first team all-district and second team all-region honors as a junior... In 2007, her club team finished third in the Junior Olympics.

PersonaLBorn July 10, 1990... Daughter of Mike and Tawana Colligon... Has four siblings, Megan, Hayley, Thad and Savannah... As-sisted with the Special Olympics.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2008 100-28 12 20 78 -.103 13 31 40 26 252 1 0 12009 130-33 4 5 31 -.032 53 32 36 41 495 0 0 02010 88-25 12 8 57 .070 29 17 29 24 358 0 0 0Total 318-86 28 33 166 -.030 95 80 105 91 1105 1 0 1

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R A D F O R DYacine MEYERSenior • Outside Hitter

2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 20 matches... Battled through an injury throughout the season... Recorded a career-high 12 kills, 21 digs and three service aces to lead Radford in a four-set victory over Gardner-Webb (10/9)... Tallied five kills on a .455 hitting percentage and 11 digs at Gardner-Webb (11/5).

2009 hIghLIghtsEarned Second-Team South Coast Conference honors... Also earned all-conference honors on the basketball court.

hIgh schooL / cLuBNamed the Maui Interscholastic League Player of the Year fol-lowing her senior campaign... Voted Seabury’s Female Athlete of the Year... A four-time all-league and two-time all-state perform-er... A four-year selection to the first-team All-Star... Also lettered in basketball where she was a two-time all-state performer and league player of the year.

PersonaLYacine Meyer was born on Oct. 21, 1989... Yacine and her older sister Nicole are the daughters of Linda and Chad Meyer... Involved with beach cleanup, Big Brothers Big Sisters program, fed the homeless, and a member of El Segundo Baptist Church of Children.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2010 41-20 42 35 162 .043 4 5 11 8 80 1 0 1Total 41-20 42 35 162 .043 4 5 11 8 80 1 0 1

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R D2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 16 matches... Posted double-figure digs on three occasions... Recorded 10 digs and two service aces against College of Charleston... Posted double-figure digs (11) in a win against Georgia State... Tallied 11 digs, two service aces and four assists at Coastal Carolina (10/16).

2009 hIghLIghtsStarted three out of 28 matches... Recorded four aces against JMU (9/8)... Charted her first double figure dig match against Bradley in Radford’s inaugural home tournament (9/5)... Tallied a total of 127 digs.

2008 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 17 matches... Recorded a career-high 50 assists at USC Upstate (9/6)... Charted first double-double of the season with 22 assists and 10 digs in Radford’s 3-2 win over Hampton (9/6)... Hit the 15-assist plateau against Maryland-Eastern Shore (9/20) and at Charleston Southern (9/27).

hIgh schooL / cLuBA three-time all-district performer and named to the Baton Rouge All-Metro squad as a junior and senior... Recorded 450 assists, 104 kills, 178 digs and 65 aces as a senior for coach Donna Pix-ley... Along with being named to the 2A All-State Volleyball Team, was selected to play in the 2007 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) All-Star Game... Starter on Dunham’s first-ever state championship squad as a sophomore... Also lettered in basketball, track & field and tennis... Finalist for the Baton Rouge Area Female Athlete of the Year.

PersonaL / coMMunIty servIceChristine Leigh Myers was born March 14, 1990... Involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...Leigh is the fifth of Christie and Bill Myers’ six children... Member of the National Honors Society... Recipient of the Sandi McPherson Scholarship... As-sisted with the Special Olympics... Brother-in-law Kyle Williams is a defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2008 31-17 7 4 22 .136 137 4 4 4 28 0 4 42009 105-28 1 8 21 -.333 19 15 27 22 127 0 0 02010 40-16 1 2 7 -.143 11 5 7 5 63 0 0 0Total 176-61 9 14 50 -.100 167 24 38 31 218 0 4 4

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R A D F O R DRachel FERTITTAR-Junior • Middle Blocker

2010 hIghLIghtsRed-shirted after transferring from Emory and Henry.

2009 hIghLIghts (emory & henry)Voted to the First-Team All-ODAC squad... First E&H athlete to receive the SportsImports/AVCA Division III National Player of the Week Honor (Sept. 15)... Named ODAC Player of the Week two weeks in a row... Voted best offensive player by her squad... Awarded E&M Tournament MVP after helping the Wasps to an undefeated record... Led the squad in kills (425), kills per game (4.38) and total blocks (120).

2008 hIghLIghts (emory & henry)Selected ODAC Rookie of the Year and First-Team All-ODAC... Voted Best Offensive Player by her squad... Earned All-State Second Team honors... Led the conference in kills (371), hit-ting percentage (.347) and total blocks (108)... Hammered out double-figure kills in 23-of-27 matches with a season-high of 23 in season-opener against Milligan.

hIgh schooLPlayed all four years with the Northside Vikings... Selected first team... Also lettered in softball, basketball and tennis... 2008 VHSL state-runner up in tennis doubles.

PersonaLRachel Fertitta was born July 9, 1989... Rachel is the youngest of Susan and David Fertitta’s four children... Her sister, Corrie, was a standout basketball player at Radford (2004-08).

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2008 98-27 371 86 821 .347 2 12 4 0 53 65 43 1082009 97-27 425 90 908 .369 5 20 7 0 58 64 56 120Total 195-54 796 176 1729 .358 7 32 11 0 111 129 99 228

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R D2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 21 matches... Recorded at least five kills on 10 separate occasions... Posted a .316 hitting percentage... Tallied seven kills and zero errors (.583) and three total blocks against Canisius (9/4).

2009 hIghLIghtsRanked third on the squad in kills (209), kills per game (1.79) and blocks (40.0)... Recorded double figure kills on eight separate occasions... Delivered a career-high of 14 kills (.357) including four in the final game against NCCU (10/13) leading Radford to a 3-2 victory... Helped Radford record a 3-1 victory over Howard (8/28) with 12 kills.

hIgh schooL / cLuBRecorded 185 kills, 26 services aces, 22 blocks and 136 digs as a senior... Two-time all-conference and all-area team performer... Named team MVP following her junior campaign... Led Bartlett High School to an overall record of 21-12 in 2008... To go along with her performance on the court, earned academic all-con-ference honors in her final two seasons... Played for the Sports Performance Volleyball club... Helped guide her U18 club team to a third place finish at the JVDA Nationals last summer, earn-ing all-tournament honors.

PersonaLEmily Joy Hayes was born on Feb. 26, 1991... Emily is the youngest of Denise and Perry Hayes’ three children... Brother Collin played four years of soccer in the NAIA at Clarke College.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2009 117-31 209 87 662 .184 10 0 0 0 28 1 39 402010 63-21 90 37 309 .172 3 1 0 0 16 0 20 20Total 180-52 299 124 971 .180 13 1 0 0 44 1 59 60

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R A D F O R DBailey BanksR-Sophomore • Setter

2010 hIghLIghtsListed as a redshirt.

2009 hIghLIghtsAppeared in five games as a freshman... Recorded a perfect service percentage (4/4)... Tallied her first kill against Coppin State in the Radford University Tournament (9/4).

hIgh schooL / cLuBFour-time recipient of the Student-Athlete Award at Robinson... Named honorable mention all-district following her senior season... Also received the Athletic Booster Award in 2008... Member of the NVVA and Metra American club teams.

PersonaLBailey Elizabeth Banks was born on April 12, 1991 in Gaines-ville, Fla... Youngest of Claudia and Al Banks’s three children... Member of the National Honor Society and DECA at Robinson.

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R D2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 17 matches... Named to the 2010 Radford Uni-versity and DePaul Invitational (MVP) All-Tournament teams... Earned Big South Freshman of the Week honors for the week of Sept. 13... Tallied at least 10 kills or digs in 13 of her 17 out-ings... Charted four double-doubles in kills and digs... Recorded a season-high 18 kills on a .255 hitting percentage, 15 digs and two total blocks against Lehigh (8/28)... Posted an impressive 15 kills, 14 digs and two service aces in a thrilling five-game victory over DePaul to clinch the DePaul Invitational title.

hIgh schooL / cLuBNamed to the 2009 PrepVolleyball.com High School All-America Team... Led Bishop Shanahan to the 2009 Pennsylvania State Championship and their sixth straight conference title... Named MVP of the 2009 PVCA State Championship All-Tournament Team... 2009 Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year nominee... Voted MVP of the Senior Showcase... Three-time all-conference selection... Selected to the PVCA all-state team fol-lowing her junior campaign... Served as team captain in 2009... Member of the Synergy Volleyball Club team since 2005... Also lettered in basketball and track & field.

PersonaLEmily Carlin was born on Oct. 13, 1991... Emily and younger brother Gus are the children of Valerie and Martin Carlin.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2010 58-17 147 94 469 .113 16 11 6 22 155 1 21 22Total 58-17 147 94 469 .113 16 11 6 22 155 1 21 22

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R A D F O R DJesse MIEDEMASophomore • Outside Hitter/Opposite

2010 hIghLIghtsAppeared in 24 matches, averaging 2.06 kills per set... Ranked third on the squad in hitting percentage with .202... Tallied double-figure kills on four occasions... Recorded a season-high 13 kills with a .571 hitting percentage against Winthrop (9/25)... Help lead Radford to a four-set victory over Gardner-Webb with 11 kills and just two errors (.346) on (10/9)... Charted 10 kills with a .286 hitting percentage and eight blocks in Radford’s upset over Winthrop on (10/22).

hIgh schooL / cLuBNamed Lorain Morning Journal and District Six Player of the Year following her senior campaign... Led Huron High School to the 2009 Ohio State Championship and named match MVP... Selected to play in the 2009 District Six All-Star match... Helped Huron to three straight SBC and District Six titles... Three-time all-state selection... Earned a spot on the Oregon Clay invite all-tournament squad as a junior and senior... Finished her career with 913 kills, .428 hitting percentage, 98 block solos and 166 block assists... Member of the OHIO Elite 18 National Club Team... Also lettered in track & field.

PersonaLJesse Miedema was born on Oct. 25, 1991... Jesse is the middle child of Delma and Steve Miedema’s three children... Awarded the Dean’s Scholarship at Radford... Member of Huron’s Na-tional Honor Society and Teen Leadership Corps.

career statIstIcsYear G-MP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE DIG BS BA TB2010 66-24 136 61 371 .202 2 0 0 0 13 3 30 33Total 66-24 136 61 371 .202 2 0 0 0 13 3 30 33

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R D2010 hIghLIghtsRedshirted.

hIgh schooL / cLuBSelected first-team all-conference and Second-Team All-North Tennessee following her senior campaign in high school.

PersonaLCarson Savannah Widener was born on Feb. 27, 1992... Carson and younger brother Tim are the children of Cindy and Tim Widener... Grandfather Howard Webb played basketball and tennis at Tusculum... Graduated with distinction and awarded King Scholar... A member of the BETA and NHS organizations... Volunteered with several volleyball clinics and the Civinettes during high school.

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Jena BRADENFreshman • 5-8 • Setter

New Knoxville, Ohio/New KnoxvillehIgh schooL / cLuBLed her club team to two National appearances after being a member of elite squads over the past 11 years… Recorded over 1,000 assists, and set the NKHS career assist record at 1,262… Selected to the Midwest Athletic Conference First Team, and earned a spot on the District 8 Honorable Mention and All-Ohio Third Teams… As a senior, named the WTLW Television Player of the Week and MVP Magazine Player of the Day… Awarded NKSH MVP Ranger and Best Offensive Player Awards… Invited to par-ticipate in the Ohio High School Association Elite Camp three years in a row… Named the Midwest Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete three years in a row… Awarded the Wendy’s Heisman School Award as a senior.

PersonaL / acadeMIcsJena Renee Braden was born on July 7, 1992... Majoring in education with a minor in sports administration... Jena in the youngest of Chuck and Judy Braden’s three daugh-ters... Both sisters played collegiate volleyball; Shannen at Ohio and Brook at College of Charleston.

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R A D F O R DChristine BECKHAMFreshman • 6-0 • Setter

Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge#6hIgh schooL/cLuBStone Bridge High School’s 2010-11 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year... Selected to the 2011 VHSCA East-West Senior All-Star contest and named tournament MVP for the West squad after helping them to a 3-0 triumph... Two-time first-team all-district member and All-Tournament team in 2009 and 2010, and earned Tournament MVP in 2010… Placed on the all-region squad her junior and senior campaigns… First-Team All-Met (Washington Post) in 2010… Currently holds the most points record at Stone Bridge with 32, and finished her career with over 1,000 kills.

PersonaL / acadeMIcsChristine Elise Beckham was born on Dec. 11, 1992... Majoring in political science... Christine and brother Collin are the children of Dana and Jean-Pierre Beckham.

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hIgh schooL/cLuBAwarded the 2010 District 8-5A Defensive Player of the Year Award… Named one of the Top-39 liberos in the country by PrepVolleyball.com... Selected to the 2011 Defen-sive Dandies second team.... Named to 2011 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Class 4A-5A All-Star game... Three-year letterwinner for Plano West Senior High and served as team captain during her senior campaign… Two-time Plano West Lady Wolves Defensive Player of the Year, and earned a spot on the first-team all-district squads in 2009 and 2010… Holds three school records in career digs (1,250), season digs (616) and digs per game (5.22)… Competed last summer in the 2011 Texas All-Star 4A-5A game for the East squad in Austin, Texas… While playing for the Texas Ad-vantage Club Team, was awarded LoneStar’s Player of the Week on Sept. 28, 2010... Placed on the LoneStarVolleyball’s 2010-11 All-Texas Honorable Mention squad... LoneStarVolleyball’s 2010 Outstanding Libero Honorable Mention selection... Earned a spot on the PrepVolleyball’s 2010 Defensive Dandies Honorable Mention team... A 2010 AVCA Under-Armour All-American nominee... Member of the 2010 17 Open JO’s National Champions.

PersonaL/acadeMIcsRachel Ann Brummitt was born on Feb. 19, 1993... Business major... Rachel and her older brother Drew are the children of Bill and Kim Brummitt.

Savannah CANTRELLFreshman • 5-11 • Middle BlockerJacksonville Beach, Fla./Nease

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R A D F O R D R A D F O R DRachel BRUMMITTFreshman • 5-6 • LiberoPlano, Texas/Plano West

hIgh schooL/cLuBMember of Nease’s St. John’s River Conference Championship team… Selected first-team all-conference... AVCA Under-Armour All-American nominee… Member of Select Jax squad that traveled to Barbados for the BIP-USA Tour, along with four other high school teammates her senior season… As a junior, was a member of the Class 2A: District 10 and Region 3 Championship teams at Tampa Prep… Traveled to Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary for the USA Tour – International Play.

PersonaL/acadeMIcsSavannah Faye Cantrell was born on March 30, 1993 in Houston Texas... Will major in biology (pre-health)... Daughter of Alexia Henson... Mother was a professional figure skater.

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hIgh schooL/cLuBAwarded Central League MVP, ALL-DEKO and first-team all-district honors her junior and senior campaigns… Selected all-league ALL-DEKO and all-district her sophomore season… As a freshman, was placed on ALL-DEKO and all-league teams... Guided Synergy Volleyball Club 18 Orange (King of Prussia, Pa.) to a second place finish in the 18 Open Division at the 2011 National Junior Classic... Help lead her Synergy 17-1 team to a second place finishes in the Open Divisions at both AAU’s (Florida) and Junior Olympics (Reno, NV) in route to picking up 2010 All-America honors in Reno… Listed as a prepvolleyball.com Senior Ace (September 2010).

PersonaL/acadeMIcsEmma Marie Deininger was born on Feb. 26, 1993... Business major... Emma and older brother Steven are the children of Calvin and Linda Deininger.

hIgh schooL/cLuBSelected to the 2009 and 2010 Virginia Showcase All-Tournament Team… Named 2010 Beach Player of the Year… Garnered first-team all-district honors her senior season, including First-Team Beach District and all-region… Earned First Colonial MVP her junior and sophomore campaigns… Earned Beach District Second-Team honors her sophomore year and Beach District Honorable Mention as a freshman.

PersonaL/acadeMIcsTaylor Gwynn Pahno was born on March 25, 1993... Majoring in biology... Taylor and her younger sister Logan are the daughters of Stephan and Melanie Pahno.

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R A D F O R DEmma DEININGERFreshman • 6-1 • Middle Blocker

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hIgh schooL/cLuBSelected to the PVCA All-State First Team and State Championship All-Tournament Team… Earned a spot on the Suburban One League and Time Herald first teams dur-ing her senior campaign… Member of the American Conference Champions four years in a row and the 2010 PIAA Suburban One District I Champions… In 2009, Phillips was placed on the Suburban One League Honorable Mention and Times Herald First Team All-Area squads.

PersonaL/acadeMIcsShannon Marie Phillips was born on August 8, 1993... Majoring in nutrition... Shannon is the middle sibling of Mark and JoAnne Phillips’ three daughters... Earned Distinguished Honor Roll her senior year… President of the Students Against Destructive Decisions, and a member of the FCA, Octagon, Spanish and Varsity Clubs.

Rachel WiecheckiFreshman • 5-10 • Outside HitterWilmington, Del./Ursuline AcademyhIgh schooL/cLuB2011 Prep Volleyball High School All-America Special Mention… Member of the DIAA State Champion Team three years in a row… Placed on the First-Team All-Catholic squad her junior and senior campaigns… 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year nominee… Earned a spot on the 2010 all-sate first team and 2009 all-state second-team... Guided Synergy Volleyball Club 18 Orange (King of Prussia, Pa.) to a second place finish in the 18 Open Division at the 2011 National Junior Classic.

PersonaL/acadeMIcsRachel Marie Wiechecki was born on March 5, 1993... Will major in nursing... Rachel is the middle sibling of Tom and Helene Wiechecki’s three children... Sister Nicole plays collegiate volleyball at Wilmington University and father played soccer at Penn State Brandywine.

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25R A D F O R D The Big South Conference Since its founding in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competi-

tive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. The League’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic conference is evident by athletic accomplishments on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packages, and quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. This has evolved into the Confer-ence’s mission of “Developing Leaders Through Athletics.”

The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta Presi-dent George Christenberry began recruiting members into the Big South, receiving ini-tial commitments from Augusta, Charleston Southern, Campbell, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League’s first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. His efforts led to the addi-tions of Armstrong State, Radford and UNC Asheville, giving the Big South more than the required six members to constitute an official conference. The Big South’s first year of competition was in the Fall of 1984, and in September 1986, the Big South Conference was granted full-fledged NCAA Division I status.

During its infancy and prior to securing automatic bids to NCAA Championships, the Big South made early strides in earning at-large berths in several national post-season events, including volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s golf. In 1989, George F. “Buddy” Sasser replaced the retiring Dr. Singleton as Commissioner, and in 1990, the League received its first automatic bid – receiving an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Baseball Championship. Under Sasser’s seven years of leadership, the Conference implemented its public relations and compliance programs, and introduced its first-ever men’s basketball television package, featuring the Big South competing among some of the finest teams in the nation.

In August 1996, Kyle B. Kallander replaced Sasser as the third Commissioner, and in his 14 years at the helm of the Big South, Kallander has been instrumental in aggressively promoting the Conference to new levels. The Conference has enjoyed record levels in marketing revenue during the past several years, he has brought television coverage to Big South women’s basketball, baseball and softball for the first time in Conference history, as well as increased national television exposure to the League as a whole through aggressive and unique television packages.

Under Kallander’s leadership, the Big South developed and initiated its first long-range strategic plan, re-affirming the League’s vision as a distinctive athletic Confer-ence committed to the quality of institutional life through athletic competition. He also spearheaded the efforts to add football as a championship sport, which came to fruition in 2002, and has solidified Conference membership with the additions of High Point, Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian, and in 2011-12, the return of charter member Campbell University. Kallander’s long range vision has also included technological ad-vancements, as the Conference introduced its first live event video streaming in 2005 and has since expanded its video offerings to more than 600 events annually through a partnership with the member institutions, as well as the creation of several online and social media platforms.

In the last 16 years, the Big South has experienced monumental growth and suc-

cess in nearly every sport. During this time, the Conference has had three individual National Champions, more than 200 All-Americans, has reached the “Sweet 16” in men’s soccer, women’s basketball and baseball, has received national Top 25 rankings in men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s golf, had an individual selected to play in the NCAA Singles Cham-pionship four times in addition to the first men’s tennis doubles at-large selection, had the No. 1 ranked men’s golfer in the country, has had the nation’s top scoring men’s basketball team three consecutive years as well as the national men’s basketball scoring leader twice, received an at-large playoff berth in the Football Championship Subdivision in 2006, and had an institution finish fifth in the NCAA Men’s Golf Champi-onships – the highest-ever team finish in an NCAA event.

The Conference’s tagline, “Developing Leaders Through Athletics” was unveiled in 2008-09 in conjunction with the Conference’s 25th Anniversary. The League also honored its heritage with the Top 25 “Best of the Best” moments in League history from 1983-2008, with Liberty University’s 10-year women’s basketball championship run from 1996-2007 being crowned the No. 1 moment in the Big South’s first 25 years. The Conference’s on-field accomplishments have been duplicated in the classroom. Annually, more than 40 percent of Conference student-athletes are named to the Big South’s Presidential Honor Roll for maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average, and the League has had more than 95 Academic All-Americans in its quarter-century of existence.

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Penelope Ward Kyle became Radford University’s sixth, and first female, president when she took office on June 1, 2005. She came to RU with more than 30 years of experience in state gov-ernment, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education.

Upon assuming the presidency, President Kyle immediately focused on leading the university’s initiative to become one of the top 50 masters universities in the nation.

The Radford University strategic plan “7-17”, completed in 2007 at her direction, identifies four strategic directives -- the investment in people, programs, global and local society and the future of Radford University.

Under President Kyle’s leadership, the university also added its first doctoral program with an emphasis in rural mental health and launched an initiative to grow graduate college student enrollment by offering additional doctoral and masters level programs. She hired the university’s first provost and cre-ated two new vice presidential areas of responsibility, Informa-tion Technology and University Relations.

The Radford University Board of Visitors, at President Kyle’s request, has increased its membership by four positions to provide an opportunity for more diversity and leadership innovation within the governing body.

A native of southwest Virginia, President Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgradu-ate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dal-las, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University

R A D F O R Dof Virginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary.President Kyle served as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery for 11 years, under three

successive governors. First appointed by Governor George Allen in 1994, she was reappointed by Governor James Gilmore, and then reappointed once again by Governor Mark Warner. Previously, Ms. Kyle was employed by CSX Corporation, an international transportation company, where she became the company’s first female officer. Before joining CSX Corporation, she was an attorney with McGuire, Woods, LLP in Richmond. She also taught English for six years at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia.

President Kyle serves in leadership positions on numerous educational, civic, cultural, pro-fessional, financial and volunteer organizations. She served on the Board of Visitors at James Madison University from 1984 until 1992 and on the JMU Foundation Board 1992 until 1994. She also served on the Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation Board from 1994 until 2000 and on the Board of Governors of Saint Christopher’s School from 1999 until 2005. President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Directors of PRA, Inc., a publicly traded company.

Ms. Kyle is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire, Woods, LLC. They are the parents of three children, son, Kyle Ward Menges, and two daughters, Penelope Whitley Menges, and Patricia Lee Menges.

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27R A D F O R DSince being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics, marked by unprecedented on-and off-field improvements and successes.

In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning.

His most visible influences to date have been on the Dedmon Center and Radford University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium.

Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, a new basketball floor, renovated athletic offices, a new-look natatorium, and improved athletic locker, training, and medical facilities.

Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strength and condition-ing room, new ticket office and Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009.

In 2010, facility upgrades included a new high-tech videoboard / sound system to the Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field.

This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. For the first time ever, the Highlanders have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the require-ments of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites.

In June, Robert Lineburg introduced Mike Jones as Radford University’s 7th head men’s basketball coach.

Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, head men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves and the promotion of track and field interim director Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler, director of student-athlete sup-port services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Brad Epperley.

As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament title to advance to the NCAAs for the first time since 1998, men’s tennis made its third-straight appearance, and softball appeared for the first time and won Radford’s first-ever NCAA tournament game in any sport.

Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s ten-nis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to the Athens, Georgia Regional final with two more NCAA Tournament victories.

The successes on the field continued in 2010-11 as Radford captured three more Big South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament champi-onship in five years.

Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Raford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the con-ference’s Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list.

He and his staff have also been responsible for creating a five-year strategic plan for the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Addi-tional achievements include ushering in a new athletics Internet site (RadfordAthletics.com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff have also hosted top-level competition, with five Big South championships taking place on the Radford campus from 2008-11 (men’s basketball, track & field, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball).

In addition to making an impact on Radford athletics, Lineburg is also involved in a number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South Conference Subcommittee on Basketball Improvement, a member of the Big South ad-hoc Committee on Basketball Issues, a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee

Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowl-edge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dal-las, Texas.

Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basket-ball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist.

Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro.

A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball ca-reer as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearby Roanoke College to play his final two years.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science with a minor in history. In 1995, he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff.

“In addition to being a good candidate, Robert is a Radford native, something that will serve him well in his new role,” Kyle said at the time of his hire. “He has great family ties in the area and we’re excited he’s decided to come home to work with us.”

Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at William Byrd H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the interim head football coach at the University of Richmond.

He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.

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This is Radford University Radford University blends the rich, diverse curriculum of a major uni-

versity with a small-town atmosphere conducive to learning and personal enrichment. By emphasizing student learning as the core of its mission, Radford challenges students and helps them develop academically, socially, physically, culturally and morally. The university recognizes that in our rapidly changing global society today’s technology is tomorrow’s history and what endures is the ability to learn, think logically and communicate clearly.

Radford is a successful, popular university that has quickly grown in stature as an innovator in higher education. Its growth in reputation has been paralleled by a growth in numbers and diversity. The school enrolls some 9,230 students from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, from 45 other states and from 47 foreign countries.

A state-supported institution founded in 1910, Radford offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in seven colleges. The institution offers Bachelor of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Business Administra-tion, Music Therapy, Master of Science, Arts and Educational Specialists degrees. Army ROTC is available.

Radford is, and will continue to be, a community in which all members participate actively and communicate openly. It is a community that values diversity and is responsive to change and new ideas. Most importantly, it is a community that is committed to the teaching and learning process and main-tains service to students as its highest priority and most enduring value.

Fast Facts- Located in the in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia- 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus- 9,230 Students (60% female, 40% male)- Students originate from 45 states and Washington D.C.; 47 countries- Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1- 83% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields- 93% of RU students obtain employment or continue education within 3-8 months of graduation

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The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world the New River. It’s also one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north.

The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The NRV is comprised of the following counties- Montgomery, Pulas-ki, Floyd, Giles and the Independent City of Radford.

The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents.

The NRV hosts Radford University, Virginia Tech, and New River Community College.

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Want to get involved? You can start with more than 200 clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities and Greek associations. Join a team -- RU has club and intramural sports and NCAA Division I athletics, which includes eight men’s and 11 women’s sports. If that’s not enough, there’s campus lectures, movies, performanc-es, festivals (pictured below) and concerts from big names like Third Eye Blind (pictured below) Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.

THIRD EYE BLIND

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ATHLETICS

Student-Athlete Support Services

The mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office for Radford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to all student-athletes. Its primary, constant goal is to develop graduates and outstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education.

Located in the Dedmon Athletic Center, the newly established Learning Enhancement Center is equipped with computers, tutorial rooms, and a study lounge.

The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective col-leges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services.

2010-11 Athletic Academic Accomplishments

1 Scholar-Athletes of the Year

4 Most Outstanding Students

43 All-Academic Selections

6 All-State Academic Selections

1 Big South Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year

122 Presidential Honor Roll Selections

1 Academic All-District Selections

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A component that is vital to the Radford athletic program is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Michael Shumaker.

Highlander Athletics have long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid- Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the suc-cess of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Shumaker and assistant Strength and Condition-ing Coach Brigid Hamill, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport.

Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioning programs unique to their goals as a player. This program, developed by Shumaker, helps prepare RADFORD student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule.

The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.

Strength & Conditioning

CONDITIONING

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Center

Donald N. Dedmon CenterOpened in 1981, the Dedmon Center, a versatile athletic complex on the campus of Radford University, recently underwent a multi-million dollar facelift, which makes it one of the premiere collegiate athletic facilities in the Big South Conference and Mid-Atlantic region.

The hardwood floor was produced by Horner Flooring, located in Dollar Bay, Michigan and founded in 1891. Along with Radford University, Horner Flooring can be found at Allen Fieldhouse (University of Kansas), The Breslin Center (Michigan State University), The Kohl Center (University of Wisconsin), ALLTEL Pavilion (Vir-ginia Commonwealth) and the Georgia Dome, which hosted the 2002 NCAA Final Four.

Branch & Associates, Inc. (Roanoke, Va.) was responsible for the largest part of the renovations, which consisted of replacing the facilities’ air-supported fabric roof with a more modernized fabric structure, supported by nine steel trusses. By replacing the air-supported roof, a new air conditioning and air circulation system is being in-stalled throughout the facility, making it more adaptable for all seasons and a more comfortable and quiet environment.

Other improvements to the Dedmon Center include a new high-tech lighting system with shutter capabilities, enhancing the pre-game as well as in-game atmosphere. The improved lighting will also create a more viewer-friendly picture for the televi-sion audience.

The Dedmon Center also houses the department’s new Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), dedicated to student-athlete support services and a state-of-the-art, 5,000 square-ft. weight room dedicated to the needs of the University’s 19 varsity athletic teams.

The complex features several adjoining facilities, including intramural soccer, football and softball fields and intercollegiate fields and courts for baseball, softball, field hockey and tennis. In addition Patrick D. Cupp Stadium adds a intercollegiate soccer and track and field complex.

The Center itself features a 1/6-mile indoor jogging track; a Learning Enhancement Center; a weight training room; the main arena featuring a main basketball floor and a secondary volleyball arena for intercollegiate competition.

One of the more amazing things about the Dedmon Center is its versatility. The arena area can be customized to the current needs, including setting up a 3,200-seat arena for basketball or a 1,000-seat arena for volleyball. The arena is also used for concerts, graduation and other large university events.