Team RosTeR

Nicole BauerFirst YearForward

Roy, Wash.Yelm

Laura KoschJunior

MidfielderEden Prairie, Minn.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Heidi HansonSophomoreDefender

Westminster, Colo.Holy Family

Missy ShelendichSenior

DefenderShoreview, Minn.

Mound View

Sarah de St. AubinSophomoreGoalkeeper

Stillwater, Minn.Stillwater

Claire O’BrienSophomoreGoalkeeper

Shoreview, Minn.Mound View

Leah PowlisonFirst YearDefender

Canby, Ore.Canby

Ellie MullenFirst YearDefender

Portand, Ore.Scapoose

Peggy RenierFirst YearMidfielder

Plymouth, Minn.Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Alli O’BrienSophomore

ForwardStillwater, Minn.

Stillwater

Kristina BurkJunior

ForwardWestminster, Colo.

Holy Family

Colleen BouchardJunior

ForwardCedar Rapids, Iowa

Xavier

Grace VaughanFirst YearMidfielder

Shakopee, Minn.Shakopee

Alyssa HoffmanFirst YearForward

Chaska, Minn.Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Kaitlyn LauerJunior

MidfielderPlymouth, Minn.

Wayzata

Piper MurrayFirst YearForward

Rosemount, Minn.Rosemount

Valerie ClintsmanFirst YearDefender

Maplewood, Minn.Hill Murray

Natalia KruseSenior

MidfielderShoreview, Minn.

Mound View

Megan FavoriteSophomoreGoalkeeper

Maple Grove, Minn.Maple Grove

Paige OlsonSenior

MidfielderPlymouth, Minn.

West Lutheran

Jessica PellegreneSenior

ForwardMaple Grove, Minn.

Totino Grace

Hannah FrostSenior

MidfielderWhite Bear Lake, Minn.

Mahtomedi

Jenny BrattensborgSenior

DefenderEden Prairie, Minn.

Eden Prairie

Megan LenzFirst YearDefender

Lino Lakes, Minn.Centennial

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Steve Kimble enters his fourth year as head coach for the Blazer soccer team.

In just his third season, Kimble led the team to a first-place MIAC finish, the fourth MIAC Championship title in program history. The season included an eight-game win streak, highlighted by a win over nationally ranked Carleton. Following their 1-0 win against Concordia College that clinched MIAC Tournament title, Kimble advanced the team to

the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. There they were defeated by No. 12 Washington University of St. Louis (Mo), ending their season ranked No. 22 in the nation.

For his accomplishments, Kimble was named both NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year and the MIAC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. At the end of the year he was also selected as the head coach of the USA DIII All-Star team that toured in Brazil.

In 2009, Kimble took the position as head soccer coach for the College of Saint Benedict. During his first season, the Blazers went 10-7-1 overall and 6-5-0 in conference play, tying for fifth in the MIAC. In 2010, the Blazers went 7-3-1 in conference play and finished third in the MIAC standings. Along with his 2011 record, Kimble is 34-21-5 overall with the Blazers, and 21-10-2 in conference play.

From 2003 to 2008 Kimble served as a coach and Director of Coaching for the Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association. In

addition, Coach Kimble has been a Coerver Coaching Camp Clinician and Camp Director for six years.

He began his coaching career in 1995, where he served as a St. Cloud Soccer Club coach and Director of Coaching Education until 2002. From 1998-2002, he worked with Sartell High School as the assistant girls soccer coach and track & field throws coach. Kimble also assisted in the SJU track and field program in 2000. From there, he went on to Brainerd High School, where he was hired as head girls soccer and

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Location: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)

Varsity Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Facility/Capacity: Claire Lynch Hall/1,000

National Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Faculty:294 full-time; 65 part-time. 80 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.

Academic Programs: More than 60 areas of study with 36 majors and 32 minor programs. Semester schedule. Liberal arts curriculum. Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in nursing.

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1, average class size is 20.

Multicultural/International: CSB has 132 international students which equates to 6.3% of the total headcount. Multicultural/American students of color percentage: 9.6 percent; international percentage: 6.4 percent; number of countries represented: 42; number of international students: 132.

International Study: We offer 17 semester-long international study programs to 14 countries on 6 continents: Australia, Austria, Chile, China, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and South Africa. In addition, the colleges sponsor over 20 short-term international programs around the world each year. CSB and SJU rank second nationally in semester-long study abroad participation among baccalaureate institutions for total number of study abroad students. More than 66% of CSB students participate in one of the college’s semester-long program

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track & field pole vault coach. In a successful run with the girls’ soccer program he was named Section 8AA coach of the year twice, won five consecutive conference titles, and qualified twice for the state tournament. In his last five years at Brainerd, Kimble’s record against Central Lakes Conference opponents was 58-5-3.

He graduated from Sartell High School in 1995 and went on to attend Saint John’s University, graduating in 1999. While attending SJU, Kimble earned All-American honors in track and field and earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He later earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University and is currently working on a second Master’s degree in Sport’s Management from St. Cloud State.

Kimble also serves as Assistant Athletic Director and oversees CSB Athletics promotions and events.

Steve Kimble year-by-year

2011: 13-7-3, 8-2-1 MIACMIAC Co-ChampionsMIAC Tournament ChampionsNCAA Tourn. Sweet SixteenMIAC Coach of the YearNSCAA Regional Coach of the YearUSA DIII All-Star Team Brazil Tour Head Coach

2010: 11-7-1, 7-3-1 MIACThird Place MIAC FinishMIAC Tounament Semifinalist

2009: 10-7-1, 6-5-0 MIACFifth Place MIAC Finish

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MIAC Champions 1991, 2002, 2003, 2011

MIAC Top 31990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

NCAA Appearances 1990, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2011

2011 Review

Under the direction of third year coach Steve Kimble, the Saint Benedict soccer team finished with an overall record of 13-7-3. The Blazers finished as the MIAC Regular Season Co-champions (Carleton) before winning the MIAC Tournament. The Blazers also earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament where they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in program history. Their post-season efforts earned them No. 22 in the final national ranking.

A significant moment during the season was their 1-0 defeat against nationally ranked Carleton College, thanks to sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Lauer (Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata) and her lone goal, and to first-year goalkeeper Megan Favorite (Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove) with six saves. Following the win against Carleton, the Blazers continued on an eight-game unbeaten streak, going 10-1-1 in their next 12 games.

The Blazers ended their regular season as the top seed for the MIAC playoffs. Hosting Macalester College in the first round, the Blazers won 2-0 in a shootout. In the MIAC Tournament championship game, they faced third-seeded Concordia-Moorhead and neither team budged in the first 99-plus minutes of the game. In overtime, Colleen Bouchard (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Xavier) finally paired up with sophomore defender Kerrie Dingmann (Wayzata, Minn./Orono) for the lone goal that gave the Blazers a 1-0 win and the conference’s postseason crown.

The MIAC playoff title gave the Blazers an automatic entry into the NCAA Tournament, where they traveled to Dubuque, Iowa for the first round of play. Their first game against Carroll University ended in success with another shootout victory. The second round of the NCAA tourney was against No. 9 ranked Loras College, and the Blazers stayed strong, beating the host team by a score of 2-1. The win advanced them to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1998.

The Blazers ended their incredible season with a 2-1 loss to No. 12 Washington University of St. Louis. Things started well, though, taking a 1-0 lead in the game’s first three minutes. The advantage lasted well into the second half, but it was the final minutes of the game that proved to be their downfall with Washington scoring two goals with just five minutes remaining. The Blazers made a few final pushes but were unable to score again.

The season’s success earned many distinctive awards. Coach Kimble was named MIAC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year and NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year. Senior Sami Meyman was named All-MIAC, NCAA All-Region and NCAA All-American. Colleen Bouchard was named MIAC Co-Player of the Year, All-MIAC, and NCAA All-Region. Kaitlyn Lauer was named All-MIAC. Kelsey Faber and Megan Favorite were named All-MIAC Honorable Mention and Stephanie Gibbs was named to the MIAC Sportsmanship team.

In the Blazers year-end Awards Program, Sami Meyman was recognized as the CSB Athlete of the Year, and Megan Favorite earned Rookie of the year. Olivia Wee earned Scholar Athlete of the Year and the Blazer soccer team was crowned the Blazer Athletics Academic Champions with a team GPA of 3.49.Colleen Bouchard (L) & Laura Kosch celebrate during the

Blazers second round NCAA Tournament win over Loras that sent them to the sweet sixteen.

Coming off its best season in over a decade, the Saint Benedict soccer team carries high expectations into 2012. Entering his fourth year at the helm, head coach Steve Kimble welcomes back the MIAC Co-player of the Year along with a pair of All-MIAC returnees as the Blazers begin the defense of their 2011 MIAC Championship.

With an 8-2-1 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) record, on their way to an overall record of 13-7-3, the College of Saint Benedict soccer team finished last season as the MIAC Co-champions, sharing the crown with Carleton. Following a MIAC Tournament title and run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, the Blazers begin 2012 picked second in the preseason MIAC Coaches Poll.

Saint Benedict opens the season just behind Concordia in the preseason poll, despite beating the Cobbers in last season’s conference tournament championship game. The two teams tied for the scoring lead in 2011, with each burying 19 goals in MIAC play a season ago. They were one and two in total points last season, while tying for third for fewest goals allowed.

Each also went on deep NCAA Tourney runs, and if the season shapes up the way it’s expected, sparks should fly when the two teams meet on the final day of the regular season.

Colleen Bouchard leads the Blazer returners in her junior season, after claiming All-Region and MIAC Player of the Year honors in just her sophomore year. She is joined by fellow All-MIAC returnees Megan Favorite and Kaitlyn Lauer, but the Blazers have the tall order of replacing All-American defender Sami Meyman. Meyman became the first CSB soccer player to become an All-American since 1998 and just the fourth ever.

Bouchard returns after scoring a team-leading 21 points (7G/7A) in 2011. A starter in 40 consecutive games heading into the year, she had a knack for finding the net at the right time last season. She scored a pair of game-winners, assisted on the winning goal in the MIAC Championship game, and scored the opening goal in the eventual win over Loras in the NCAA Tournament.

While Bouchard’s 21 points return in 2012, the Blazers must replace fellow 20-point scorer Heather Beshears (7G/6A). Helping pick up the slack will be Jess Pellegrene who returns for her senior season after a career high four goals in 2011, and Alli O’Brien will look to build on a first year where she scored three goals and found herself in the starting line-up as the Blazers opened the NCAA Tournament.

No other returner brings back more than two goals, meaning the Blazers will need a talented group of first years to adjust quickly to the college game. Alyssa Hoffman and Peggy Renier join the team after all-conference careers at Benilde St. Margaret, and Grace Vaughan was conference MVP while starring at Shakopee High School.

Also new at forward is junior Kristina Burk, who makes the move up top from the backline, adding additional experience to the Blazer attack.

Anchoring the defense will be Favorite in the nets, who started 17 matches in her rookie campaign posting 11 wins with 10 coming by shutout. Returning to the back line in front of her will be sophomore Heidi Hanson, who appeared in all 23 games while starting 12 in 2011, including each game in the MIAC Tournament as the Blazers pitched back-to-back shutouts.

Like the scorers, the defenders will use their newcomers to fill the holes left by graduation, and Ellie Mullen and Leah Powlison make the long trip over from Oregon expected to contribute right away. Also in the mix will be fellow rookie Megan Lenz, a three-time all-conference defender from Centennial High School.

The ability to blend the returning talent, with the incoming youth will be key to the success of the Blazers in 2012, as they look to retain their spot among the MIAC’s best.

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Megan Favorite returns to her place in goal after earning All-MIAC Honorable Mention honors as a first-year

CSB QuiCk FaCtSLocation: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)Varsity Sports: Basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field,and volleyballPresident: Dr. MaryAnn BaenningerVP of Student Development: Mary GellerVP of Admissions: Cal MosleyNational Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

CSB SoCCer FaCtSTeam Name: BlazersColors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Steve Kimble (4th year)Assistant Coaches: Annie Haws-Becker2011 Overall record:13-7-32011 MIAC record: 8-2-12011 MIAC Finish: First (tie)

CSB athletiCS DireCtoryCSB Athletics DirectoryCSB Athletics: (320) 363-5301Athletic Director: Carol Howe-Veenstra (320) 363-5201Assist. Athletic Director, Compliance: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286Assist. Athletic Director, Events: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Athletic Dept. Coordinator: Deanne Hollermann (320) 363-5301MIAC Faculty Athletics Rep.: LuAnn Reif (320) 363-5168Athletic Recruiting Coordinator: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073

athletiC trainingHead Athletic Trainer: Julie Deyak (320) 363-5095Assist. Athletic Trainer: Erin Miller (320) 363-5176Fitness & Strength Coach: Matt Stenson (320) 363-5290CSB Training Room: (320) 363-5176

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athletiC meDia relationSDirector: Pat McCabe (320) 363-5151Office Assistants:Calvin Herold, Emily Lueck (320) 363-5151

08/24 SMSU Scrimmage 1:00 p.m.08/26 @ SCSU Scrimmage 12:30 p.m.09/01 Luther (Iowa) 2:00 p.m.09/08 @ Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1:00 p.m.09/09 @ Wisconsin-Stout 1:00 p.m.09/11 @ Macalester 7:30 p.m.09/15 @ Carleton 1:00 p.m.09/16 Wartburg (Iowa) 1:00 p.m.09/22 Gustavus 1:00 p.m.09/26 @ Augsburg 7:30 p.m.09/29 St. Olaf 1:00 p.m.10/03 St. Thomas 4:00 p.m.10/06 St. Catherine 1:00 p.m.10/09 Bethel 4:00 p.m.10/13 Wisconsin-Whitewater 1:00 p.m.10/20 @ Saint Mary’s 1:00 p.m.10/24 @ Hamline 3:30 p.m.10/27 Concordia-Moorhead 1:00 p.m.10/31 MIAC Semifinals11/03 MIAC Finals11/09-11 NCAA 1st/2nd Round11/16-18 NCAA Regionals11/30-12/01 NCAA Finals

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CSB vs.the miaC Carleton 10-9-0 Bethel 18-0-1 Hamline 18-1-0 Concordia 15-4-0 St. Olaf 15-2-2 St. Thomas 10-8-1 Augsburg 12-7-0 Macalester 4-10-5 Gustavus 10-8-1 St. Mary’s 16-2-1 St. Kate’s 11-0-0

Overall MIAC Record 139-51-11